Is Paradise Pier Worth The Cost For Disneyland with Kids? (Ep 1.28)

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The Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort is one that is appealing to many families who want to stay at a Disney owned property, but don’t want to pay the big bucks for the Disneyland Hotel or Grand Californian. But is the Paradise Pier Hotel worth the cost? What is the theming of the hotel? Is it Disney enough? How far is the walk to the parks from Paradise Pier Hotel? We are covering it all for you in this episode of our podcast.

The Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is a popular option for families that want all the on-site perks from a Disneyland Resort hotel, but don’t want to pay the big bucks. But unlike Walt Disney World, Disneyland’s cheapest hotel is in no way a value resort.

We are diving into this hotel and covering everything from theming, to room layouts, amenities, and distance to the parks, all in an effort to discover if this hotel is worth it’s price tag. And what is that price tag? You might be shocked to find out.

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Here is what you can look forward to in this episode of the Disneyland with Kids Podcast

Should You Stay At Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel?

In this episode, Julie, from Mom Rewritten, and Becca, from This Crazy Adventure Called Life, discuss Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. From layout, to dining, and even the price tag, they are sharing everything they know so that you can decide if it is worth the cost to stay at this hotel.

The Paradise Pier Hotel is often a draw for travelers who want the perks that come with staying on site, but want a smaller price tag than the other Disney owned properties at Disneyland. The hotel was not originally a Disney owned property, but Disney purchased it in 1995, calling it the Disneyland Pacific Hotel, Renaming it Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel in 2000.

Does the fact that it was not originally a Disney property show? Is the hotel up to date? And what is the strangest part about this hotel?

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In this episode we talk about the Disneyland Hotel:

Where is Paradise Pier located and how long will it take to get to the parks
What is the general theming of the Paradise Pier
Layout and theming of the rooms
What you will find in the closet of each room
Amenities of the Paradise Pier Hotel including the tallest of the Disneyland Resort Pool Slides
Dining options at Paradise Pier
Perks for staying at the Paradise Pier Hotel, including the secret Firework Viewing area
What we would like to see changed about Paradise Pier – hint: new theming, dining and more
The strangest part of this hotel is the elevators – here is why
What is the cost of the Paradise Pier Hotel
Who is the Paradise Pier a good fit for